Working Student, People Operations

Working Student, People Operations

Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth. Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors.

Customers and users across the globe use Planet’s data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.

As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.

We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.

Planet is a global company with employees working remotely worldwide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.

About the Role:

Apply your organizational mastery and acute attention to detail to the dynamic field of People Operations. We’re looking for a Working Student to join our People Team in Berlin and act as primary support for ensuring smooth HR office administration. Get hands-on with essential tasks supporting the employee lifecycle, from onboarding new hires to maintaining accurate employee data, all while gaining vital experience in a dynamic, international setting.

This is a part-time, 20 hours/week role which will require you to work from our Berlin office 3 days a week.

Impact You’ll Own:

• Administrative Support:
• Assisting with data entry, filing, and ensuring the organized management of HR documents and employee files.
• Handling general administrative tasks for the People Team as needed.
• Employee Onboarding:
• Helping with the preparation and processing of new hire paperwork and documentation.
• Supporting the team in ensuring a smooth and organized onboarding experience for all new Berlin employees.
• HRIS Support:
• Assisting with tasks within our Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) to maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and organizational data.
• General People Team Office Support:
• Providing general office support for the EMEA People Team to keep the team operating efficiently.

What You Bring:

• Currently enrolled as a student at a German university (ideally in Business Administration, HR, Communications, or a related field).
• A high level of attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all tasks.
• Solid organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Fluency in both English and German.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and other productivity software.
• A solid sense of responsibility and integrity.
• A proactive, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn new systems and processes quickly.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• You already have some experience working in a People Team / HR department.
• You had exposure to international work environments
• You speak one of the following languages: French, Slovenian or Dutch.

Application Deadline: February 11th, 2026, 23:59

Benefits While Working at Planet:

• Generous time off including vacation, holidays and company global days off
• Comprehensive Leave Policies
• Employee Wellness Program
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Monthly benefit to choose from a variety of providers (Urban Sports Club, Groceries, Clothes, Entertainment, Transportation...)*
• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Volunteering Benefits

Why We Care So Much About Belonging. We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride.